Augmented reality enhances the patient consent process in oral surgery
Study finds holographic image improved their confidence in decision-making.
Patients prefer augmented reality in understanding a procedure they are about to undergo than the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), a study has found.
A team of clinicians at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals explored the use of augmented reality in the patient consent process for oral surgery.
Patients completed a two-part health literacy questionnaire based on their understanding of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and a patient-specific holographic image created using Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality technology.
In total, 28 patients participated voluntarily in the study: 96% stated their preference for the holographic image when asked whether CBCT images or HoloLens images were more user-friendly, and 27 patients strongly agreed that the holographic image improved their confidence in decision-making.
“Augmented reality has the potential to change the way healthcare information is conveyed to patients,” said the authors. This study demonstrates how holographic imaging can be used as an adjunct to communicate with patients, improve the consent process and enhance healthcare literacy.
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